The inaugural season of the Kellie Harper era at Tennessee is in the books. It came to an unexpected and surreal end when the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis forced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament.… MORE
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NFL announces 2010s All-Decade Team with VFLs Eric Berry and Cordarrelle Patterson
Eight unanimous selections highlight the 2010-19 All-Decade Team, announced today by the National Football League and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.… MORE
99.1 The Sports Animal Staff Mock Draft Central
it’s NFL Draft mock draft time. As we had fun doing two years ago, we’re back with staff mock drafts.… MORE
Silverberg: Who will win the Wooden Award?
College basketball’s most outstanding player will be crowned on Tuesday.… MORE
Vince’s View: Stats back-up wins for Pruitt in 2017 to 2019 comparisons
I laid out 64 stats in which UT has improved in 32 of them in consecutive seasons under Pruitt… MORE
Audio: Rick Barnes on The EA Show reflects on time at UT, current challenges and corndogs
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes was a guest on Thursday on The Erik Ainge Show with Erik and co-host Brian Rice.… MORE
Tamika Catchings headed to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings was announced Saturday as part of the nine-member 2020 induction class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. … MORE
Video: QB Coach on if Guarantano talked transfer “That’s never come out of his mouth and I don’t think it ever would”
Tony Racioppi with high praise for Guarantano, talks areas he’s looking to improve, top draft QBs… MORE
Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt Stresses Health, Safety in Friday Media Session
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt met with members of the media on Friday via the Zoom platform as the Volunteers continue to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.… MORE
Audio: Pruitt “We’ve been able to do a little football. From a mental standpoint, it’s probably been good for these guys.”
Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media on Friday via a Zoom audio teleconference.… MORE
VIDEO: Josh Ward & Eric Cain talk Vols Football recruiting and more
Josh and Cainer go over some Tennessee football notes. … MORE
WBCA Honorable Mention for Davis
Davis garnered WBCA All-America Honorable Mention for the second year in a row and picked up her third national postseason recognition of 2020. She had previously received honorable mention nods from Associated Press (AP) and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).… MORE
Vince’s Video View: This week’s In The Cage MMA Radio
My first in a frequent series of video shows/interviews I’ll be bringing you on the website… MORE
Tennessee Softball: 2020 Review
With hopes of making its 17th consecutive postseason run and prepared to celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary, the Lady Vols 2020 season began with a lot of anticipation.… MORE
Tennessee announces Smokey’s Select Competition
Tennessee Athletics is now recruiting members for Smokey’s Select, an elite group of UT fans who will attend select on-campus events and enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences during the 2020-21 athletic seasons. … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Predictors bullish on Tennessee men’s hoops next year
Anosike could be key piece to puzzle … MORE
Audio: EJ Anosike on Sports 180 “Growing up, I’ve always been a Tennessee fan”
New Tennessee basketball grad transfer commit, forward EJ Anosike from Sacred Heart, spoke with Josh Ward on Sports 180 on 99.1 The Sports Animal about his decision to transfer to UT.… MORE
Audio: Darrell Taylor talks ’19 season, NFL Draft prep on The Nation
Tennessee OLB/DE Darrell Taylor was a guest on The Nation with Chris Low and Austin Price to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft amid the COVID-19 period the country is in, his senior season at the University of Tennessee and much more.… MORE
Silverberg: E.J. Anosike’s former coach dishes on new Vols grad transfer
Sacred Heart’s Anthony Latina spoke to WNML about E.J. Anosike transferring to Tennessee.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Yarbrough never felt pressure as McDonald’s All-American
Former UT star put up some solid numbers … MORE
Abbott, Schutzler Headed to Salinas Valley Sports HOF
Both Abbott and Schutzler finished their time on Rocky Top as part of one of the most successful stretches in program history with three consecutive trips to the Women’s College World Series from 2005 through 2007.… MORE
Video: Jordan Bowden discusses season, career, preparing for hoops future and more
Vols exiting senior guard Jordan Bowden discussed, via video teleconference with the media, his season, career, handling of social distancing, SEC Tournament that never happened, his basketball future and more.… MORE
Tennessee Takes Charge Friday with SEC Network Takeover
Ten Tennessee athletic events from the 2019-20 season and two documentaries – SEC Storied: The Color Orange and Nine for IX: Pat XO – highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover.… MORE
UT’S Davis Named WBCA Region Finalist
Davis connected on 46.9 percent of her attempts from the field and 80.2 percent from the free throw line, and she tallied a team-leading 34 three-pointers this season. … MORE
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL… MORE
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns… MORE
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis garners USBWA postseason accolades
The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Monday its women’s basketball All-America team, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis was among those earning honorable mention.… MORE
Silverberg: Which schools missed out the most from the canceled tourney?
Which schools missed a rare opportunity at a big tournament run this year?… MORE
Tennessee Takes Top Honors for Combined Hoops Attendance
Tennessee drew more fans to Thompson-Boling Arena for men’s and women’s basketball games during the 2019-20 season than any other school in America.… MORE
Great Games in NCAA Tournament History Airing on 99.1 The Sports Animal
99.1 The Sports Animal, via Westwood One, the official network radio partner of the NCAA, will rerun 15 Great Games in NCAA Tournament History.… MORE
Lady Vol Basketball’s Rennia Davis nets AP All-America Honorable Mention
The Associated Press (AP) announced its women’s basketball All-America honors on Thursday afternoon, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis is among those receiving honorable mention.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Would canceling spring practice be a big deal to SEC teams?
It is for first-year coaches installing new systems… MORE
Cainer’s Corner: What are you going to talk about?
There’s no shortage of conversation – now or ever. … MORE
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Media Teleconference Transcript March 18, 2020
Below is the transcript of SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s media teleconference. Names of speakers are on the left of each statement. This is courtesy of the SEC office.… MORE
SEC Statement on remaining 2020 competition being canceled
The Southeastern Conference today announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events.… MORE
Video: Vitello “We felt like we had a great team. Where the season would have taken us, who knows.”
University of Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Alford-Sullivan on season ending at NCAAs “It was just extremely difficult for our young people”
University of Tennessee director of track & field and cross country Beth Alford-Sullivan visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Weekly on NCAA “They are interested in granting eligibility relief to all current student athletes (not just seniors)”
University of Tennessee softball co=head coach Karen Weekly visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Harper on hoops eligibility relief “I would have to see what it looks like. We have a lot of questions to be answered.”
University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions. Watch that full press conference below.… MORE
Video: Barnes “Without sports, I think in some ways it’s God trying to get our attention too”
University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Fulmer “If there’s one thing our volunteer spirit has prepared us for, it’s to unite for the sake of greater good”
University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Audio: Ramon Foster on EA Show “I see the league changing…great time to pivot to another part of my life”
Former University of Tennessee offensive ;ineman Ramon Foster joined his former college teammate Ramon Foster on The Erik Ainge Show (weekdays 9am to Noon) on 99.1 The Sports Animal.… MORE
2020 NFL Draft to proceed April 23-25 without fans but will be televised
The NFL will modify its plans for the 2020 NFL Draft, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced today.… MORE
Poll Question: What do you miss THE MOST in this sports shutdown?
Many of you miss many things in sports during this shutdown. But, if you had to pick just ONE, what would it be? We’ve given 13 choices in our poll question below.… MORE
Wayne Chism Talks Life Overseas, Favorite Tennessee Memories
The VFL explains his joy for basketball… MORE
Statement from Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer Entering the Weekend and UT Spring Break
“The past several days have been filled with uncertainty and have presented unique and challenging circumstances.”… MORE
Current and former UT athletes react to sports cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s how University of Tennessee athletes have reacted to the sports shutdown on social media.… MORE
All UT & SEC practices & team activities suspended until at least April 15; status of Vols football spring game TBD; Fulmer quotes
As Tennessee Athletics and the UT Office of Emergency Management closely monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, the health of our student-athletes, staff and campus community remains at the forefront of all decision making. … MORE
Football Coaches Clinic Canceled, Pro Day Postponed
Coaches who pre-registered for the event will be refunded. … MORE
SEC school regular season competition and SEC Championships suspended
The Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30.… MORE
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Silverberg: Who will win the Wooden Award?
College basketball’s most outstanding player will be crowned on Tuesday.
Vince’s View: Stats back-up wins for Pruitt in 2017 to 2019 comparisons
I laid out 64 stats in which UT has improved in 32 of them in consecutive seasons under Pruitt
Video: QB Coach on if Guarantano talked transfer “That’s never come out of his mouth and I don’t think it ever would”
Tony Racioppi with high praise for Guarantano, talks areas he’s looking to improve, top draft QBs
VIDEO: Josh Ward & Eric Cain talk Vols Football recruiting and more
Josh and Cainer go over some Tennessee football notes.
Vince’s Video View: This week’s In The Cage MMA Radio
My first in a frequent series of video shows/interviews I’ll be bringing you on the website
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